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James Moran: “The Bateses were constituents of mine. They were dedicated to this institution and, most importantly, what they knew…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1999
The Bateses were constituents of mine. They were dedicated to this institution and, most importantly, what they knew this institution can do for this country. They were terrific people, fully involved in their community. They gave and they did not take. This is a true tragedy, and I appreciate the fact that it is being recognized by the Senate and now by the House. I will not delay it any further but to say that there are a great many of us who knew Scott Bates and what he stood for and are very proud that he chose to serve this institution.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Honoring the memory of Scott Bates and his contributions to the community.

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